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Herbal Food Supplement Production Centre – Jaffna
Herbal Food Supplement Production Centre, Jaffna – Sri Lanka. Located at 417 Stanley Road, Jaffna, our centre is committed to advancing health and wellness through natural remedies. Rooted in a clinical trial at Teaching Hospital Jaffna, conducted by researchers from the University of Jaffna, the University of Colombo, and Teaching Hospital Jaffna, our work validates the use of Gymnema lactiferum (Cherukurinja) in diabetes management.
Full details of the clinical trial and links to the published research are available in the Research and Development section of our website. Building on this evidence, we specialise in packaging herbal teas and producing herbal capsules from the dried leaves of this remarkable medicinal plant.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver high‑quality, locally sourced herbal supplements and teas that uphold Sri Lanka’s rich traditions of herbal medicine, validated through internationally recognised clinical trials. By harnessing the proven benefits of Gymnema lactiferum, we aim to support healthier lifestyles for both local and global communities.
Beyond health, this initiative creates sustainable employment opportunities, strengthens economic development in Northern Sri Lanka, and helps preserve the country’s heritage of herbal medicine and natural supplements.
We proudly combine science, tradition, and innovation to produce herbal teas and capsules that contribute meaningfully to diabetes care, metabolic health, and overall wellness.
Gymnema lactiferum – A Heritage Plant for Modern Wellness
Gymnema lactiferum – A Heritage Plant for Modern Wellness
Gymnema lactiferum, known as Cherukurinja in Tamil and Kurinnanin in Sinhala, has been treasured in Sri Lanka for centuries as both a leafy vegetable and a traditional remedy for diabetes. Found widely in the country’s dry forests and cultivated by households in the Jaffna district, its leaves are consumed raw or cooked, continuing a long tradition of natural healing.
- Historical records, including those of Sir James Emerson Tennent (Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, 1846–1850), describe Gymnema lactiferumas “the cow plant of Ceylon, ‘kiri-anguna,’ yields a milk of which the Singhalese make use for food; and its leaves are also used when boiled.”This highlights its deep cultural and medicinal roots in Sri Lanka’s heritage. ( Ref: James Emerson Tennent, Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions. 4thed. London: E-text prepared by Carnegie Mellon University, Juliet Sutherland, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team; 2004 Sept 28; 1 (of 2): 102)
Modern Cultivation & Research
Our company cultivates Gymnema lactiferum in partnership with local farmers, purchasing their harvest to produce clinically validated herbal food supplements. To expand production, we are establishing herbal gardens in Jaffna and Kilinochchi, with anticipated government support.
This project emphasises sustainability through:
- Organic farming practices
- Renewable energy use
- Waste management systems
It also creates employment opportunities, particularly for women and youth in Northern Sri Lanka.
💚 Community Health & Impact
By investing in community health and education programs, we aim to promote the benefits of herbal supplements and natural practices, with a special focus on diabetes management.
This initiative strengthens Sri Lanka’s health sectorthrough research and development, while ensuring long‑term social and economic impact for northern communities.
Research and Development
Highlights of A clinical trial conducted in Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Highlights of A clinical trial conducted in Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Highlights of A clinical trial conducted in Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka
“EFFECT OF GYMNEMA LACTIFERUM (CHERUKURINJA) TEA BREW ON TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A DOUBLE-BLIND, RANDOMISED ACTIVE-CONTROLLED PHASE III CLINICAL TRIAL”
gives the following results
One cup of Gymnema Herbal tea in addition to regular conventional drugs gives the following benefits to Diabetes Mellitus patients. All the effects lasted for the long term through the post-interventional period
○Control of HbA1c in uncontrolled T2DM.
○Control of Blood pressure in Hypertensive patients.
○Reduces the Total cholesterol.
○Reduces the LDL Cholesterol.
○Reduces the Triglycerides.
○No significant changes in HDL Cholesterol.
○These effects are beneficial to control Prediabetes conditions (Metabolic Syndrome), T2DM, Hypertension and Hypercholesterolemia.
○The long-lasting control of these major non-communicable diseases will help to prevent complications and, therefore, be not only beneficial to the patients but also to the country’s economy to a great extent.
Clinical trial published in - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctmp.2024.200164
Publications
Highlights of A clinical trial conducted in Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Highlights of A clinical trial conducted in Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka
The findings demonstrated that one cup of Gymnema lactiferum herbal tea, taken alongside conventional medication, significantly controls major non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia (total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides), and metabolic syndrome. Notably, HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) remained unchanged. These effects persisted for three months after discontinuation of the tea. To date, the published research has been indexed on seven international research platforms, including two in Chinese and one in Russian, with sponsorship from a leading medical university in China.
Visit the Research and Development Page to see the website links for the above-mentioned references.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q1: What is Gymnema lactiferum?
A1: Gymnema lactiferum (locally known as Cherukurinja) is a medicinal plant native to Sri Lanka. Clinical research at Teaching Hospital Jaffna has validated its benefits in managing diabetes and supporting metabolic health.
Q2: How do your herbal supplements help with diabetes?
A2: Our herbal teas and capsules made from Gymnema lactiferum have been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels. This is supported by published clinical trials conducted by the University of Jaffna and the University of Colombo.
Q3: Where is the Herbal Food Supplement Production Centre located?
A3: We are based at 417 Stanley Road, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Our centre specialises in producing herbal teas and capsules rooted in Sri Lanka’s herbal medicine traditions.
Q4: Are your herbal products locally sourced?
A4: Yes. All our herbal teas and capsules are produced from locally harvested Gymnema lactiferum leaves, supporting sustainable farming and employment in Northern Sri Lanka.
Q5: Do you export herbal supplements internationally?
A5: Yes. Our herbal teas and capsules are available for both local distribution and international export, bringing Sri Lanka’s heritage of natural healing to global communities.
Q6: What makes your products unique compared to other herbal products used by diabetic patients?
A6: Our products stand out because we combine science, tradition, and innovation. Each supplement is backed by clinical research, produced through sustainable methods, and registered under the Department of Ayurveda, Sri Lanka. They are carefully designed to preserve Sri Lanka’s rich heritage of herbal medicine. Importantly, our teas and capsules are introduced to the market only after thorough chemical analysis to ensure accurate dosage and safe usage. All our products undergo continuous research and evaluation to maintain the highest standards of quality. In contrast, using other herbal products without proper chemical analysis or scientific validation may pose risks to patients.
